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Sonia Purani

Singing Lessons with Emphasis on Music Theory, Harmony, and Technique

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Private lessons - Sonia Purani

Diploma degree

$30

$29

/ hour

About your vocal coach

Hello! I am Sonia Purani, a singing tutor with over 5 years of experience. I am currently at NYU Steinhart and Stern studying psychology, marketing, and vocal performance. I specialize in personalized singing lessons mainly for beginners and kids, focusing on jazz, classical, and pop style singing; though, I am open to teaching everyone of all ages. My expertise includes ear training, harmony, improvisation, music theory, and more. I create a tailored learning experience to enhance melody, pitch, vocal techniques, and I place special emphasis on breathing and grounding... the most important part of healthy singing! Whether you're just starting or want to refine your skills, my expert teaching will help you grow as a vocalist! Feel free to reach out with any questions, and lets hit the right notes together in our online lessons!

Sonia graduated from Manhasset High School

Sonia graduated from Manhasset High School

Singing lessons overview

My teaching methodology focuses extensively on breathing techniques, expressive delivery, harmony, rhythm, and motivation to enhance singing lessons. I make sure that all my students do not just learn singing, but they learn how to sing effectively and healthily. I specialize in Pop Singing, Jazz Singing, Classical Singing, and Singing for beginners and kids, but everyone is welcome to learn. I utilize a variety of tech tools like Google Meet, Zoom, and Wiingy Chat to offer interactive online learning experiences. I use self made lesson plans and tools to teach songs and warmups. Lessons range in time, and I follow a structured curriculum tailored to cater to students aged 10 and above. My personalized tutoring approach ensures that students grasp vocal techniques effectively, building a strong foundation for their musical journey.

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Highly rated for singing lessons

92%+ students rated highly for the voice training & progress

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Recommended by 95% of parents

Praised for vocal growth and musical enthusiasm

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Technique-driven singing lessons

Focus on breath control, resonance, and articulation

Your vocal coach specialities

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Rhythm & Beat

Improvisation & Composition icon

Improvisation & Composition

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Singing

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Sight Singing

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Music Performance Techniques

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Singing concept taught by Sonia

Clare learned 3 days ago

Sonia led Clare and Mary in a singing lesson that included vocal warm-ups, practice on "I See the Light," and sight-reading exercises using solfège. Clare worked on improving her pitch and sight-reading skills with targeted exercises. They scheduled their next lesson for August 5th and discussed practice strategies.

Site Reading

Time Signatures

Solfege

Alto Range

Note Relationships

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Moowe learned 7 days ago

Sonia Purani coached Moowe on techniques to improve singing enunciation and dictation, using songs like "Buddy Holly," "Basket Case," and "Poison" as practice material. Moowe worked on emphasizing downbeats, connecting or shortening words for stylistic effect, and softening diction for a more natural sound. Sonia assigned homework involving watching live performances of the practiced songs, and they scheduled the next session for the following week.

Learning by Listening

Cutting off Words

Musical Literary Analysis

Slurring Vowels

Internal Metronome

Exaggerated Enunciation

Lyric Annotation

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Clare learned 9 days ago

Sonia led Clare in a singing lesson that included vocal exercises, sight-reading practice using solfège, and work on the song "I See the Light." Clare practiced her part and received feedback on pitch and technique. Due to technical issues, they focused on vocal instruction and listening skills, and they rescheduled the next lesson for Sunday.

Vocal Placement

Harmony

Treble Cleft

Dotted Quarter Note

Relative Solfège

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Moowe learned 14 days ago

Sonia Purani coached Moowe on vocal techniques for his upcoming rock gig. They worked on songs from his setlist, focusing on annunciation, energy, vocal health, and adapting songs to his range through techniques like "punching" words and slurring syllables. They scheduled a follow-up lesson and discussed future song selection and key changes.

Emphasis and Punching Words

Slurring Words in Songs

Crown on Singing

Aggressive Punchy Delivery

Adapting Songs to Vocal Range

Vocal Stamina

Strategic Omission for Brevity

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Clare learned 16 days ago

Sonia Purani led Clare Zappen in a singing lesson that focused on improving pitch accuracy, rhythm, and vocal placement in songs like "Do-Re-Mi" and "I See the Light." Clare practiced solfège scales, worked on singing phrases upwards, and learned about syncopation. Sonia assigned homework to practice singing "Ray" and "Fa" with the correct notes and provided video links to the song and sheet music.

Memory Permanence

Voice Placement

Syncopated Rhythm

Alto Range

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Crista learned 20 days ago

Crista is taking singing lessons with Sonia. They are working on Crista's vocal placement, breathing, pitch accuracy (especially between C4 and G4), tone (addressing a "wide" sound), and diction. Crista's vocal range is confirmed as alto (E3 to C5). They are practicing "Do-Re-Mi" from The Sound of Music, focusing on proper falsetto usage and avoiding belting too early. Sonia is also addressing Crista's tendency to change keys mid-phrase and considering future lessons on music reading.

Diaphragmatic Breathing

Vocal Range and Vowel Sounds

Articulation and Diction

Solfege (Do-Re-Mi)

Falsetto vs. Head Voice

Identifying and Correcting Pitch Issues

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Types of singing lessons

Singing

Singing

Classical Singing

Classical Singing

Pop Singing

Pop Singing

Jazz Singing

Jazz Singing

Free lesson slots

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Teaching tools used in voice lessons

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Lyric & sheet music notation software

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Karaoke & backing track apps

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Vocal tuner apps

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Metronome Apps

Student types for singing lessons

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Singing for Beginners

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Singing for Kids

Interactive voice lessons

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Record lessons

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Note taking

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Pets are welcomed

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Mobile joining

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Open Q&A

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